March 24, 2025 School Board Study Session - Part 1

Monday, April 14, 2025

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of agenda

Benefit administration and rate changes (Voya/Delta Dental)

Public forum: Life Skills Readathon

2025-26 Budget updates

Staffing update

Long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) report

National Assistant Principals and Deans Appreciation Week proclamation

Media Specialists Appreciation Week proclamation

Policy reviews (800 and 200 series)

Votes (3)

Approval of agenda

Carried7-0

Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Atinson

Approval of benefit premium changes

Carried7-0

Moved by Director Atinson · Seconded by Director Bullion

Adjournment of regular portion

Carried7-0

Moved by Director France · Seconded by Director Johnson

Notable Quotes (3)

This to me is a true example of inclusion. Something that definitely wouldn't have been possible back in September.

Joyce Walstead
Student InclusionDescribing life skills students joining general education for a Readathon.

If we would have lost the other boiler, I would have lost the building.

Director Powers
Facilities ManagementExplaining emergency equipment replacement at Jeffer Pond.

We are also really hitting the brakes on all of our cost containments for this year as well.

Dr. Thomas
Budgetary SpendingDiscussing budget preservation strategies.

People (6)

Chair WhiteBoard Chair

Chaired the meeting and facilitated board proceedings.

Director HearnDirector

Presented insurance committee proposals and benefit rate changes.

Dr. ThomasSuperintendent

Provided budget context and discussed federal funding concerns in DC.

Director FredericksonDirector

Presented kindergarten enrollment statistics and updated revenue projections.

Director PowersDirector

Presented the 10-year LTFM plan and urgent building repairs.

Places Mentioned

Westwood ElementaryFive Hawks SchoolGlendale SchoolHidden Oaks Middle SchoolJeffer PondPrior Lake Savage Area Schools district

Events & Meetings (5)

  • Insurance committee meeting: March 10th
  • Kindergarten enrollment census date: March 14th
  • Staffing announcement timeline: Before Spring Break
  • Board action on staffing: April 14th
  • Assistant Principals/Deans Appreciation Week: April 7-11, 2025
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March 24, 2025 School Board Study Session - Part 1 - Prior Lake Recorder